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School Notes Overview:
- The Daemen College prepares students for life and leadership in an increasingly complex world. Founded on the principle that education should elevate human dignity and foster civic responsibility and compassion, the college seeks to integrate the intellectual qualities acquired through study of the liberal arts with the education necessary for professional accomplishment. This integration which recognizes equal value in liberal studies and professional programs aims at preparing graduates who are dedicated to the health and well-being of both their local and global communities.
School Overview:
Daemen College
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| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,271 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 332 students | |
| Full-Time Graduate | 328 students | |
| Part-Time Graduate | 384 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 2,315 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 619 students | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 99% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 44% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,304 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 81% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,602 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 96% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $6,475 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 88% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,633 | |
School Notes:
- Daemen College is a private, nonsectarian, co-educational, career-oriented liberal arts college in Amherst, New York. Its attractive suburban location offers convenient access to the cultural amenities of metropolitan Buffalo and the scenic outdoor recreation areas of Western New York, the Niagara Frontier, and the Great Lakes. In addition, the College is near Canada, with cosmopolitan Toronto in easy driving distance.
- At the heart of Daemen's integrated learning experience is the relationship that can develop between the college's faculty and its students. Daemen prides itself on maintaining a student-centered atmosphere and a close professional and collaborative association among all members of the college community.
- The College's academic bankruptcy policy is intended to allow students who are pursuing a new academic program and who are currently maintaining good academic standing to repair their cumulative quality point average (QPA) by "bankrupting" certain course work taken while pursuing their former academic program. The record of course work taken and grades earned still appear on the student's official transcript; however, both credits and quality point values are removed from the record of credits earned and the cumulative quality point average, respectively.
- Daemen College is authorized by the Board of Regents of the State of New York to award degrees and certificates for programs registered with the New York State Board of Regents.
- Daemen College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACHE).
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
In the News:
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Religion Notes / News of area faith groups (The Buffalo News)
posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:35:45 am
A free series, “Introduction to Mindfulness and Loving Kindness Meditation,” will be offered on four consecutive Tuesdays beginning Aug. 2 at Daemen College in Amherst. -
Gates Chili's Beverly signs with Daemen (Gates-Chili Post)
posted on June 14, 2011 at 02:07:24 pm
Daemen College men’s basketball coach Don Silveri is pleased to announce the signing of Gerald Beverly to a NAIA National Letter of Intent. Beverly has accepted a scholarship offer and made his commitment official this morning in a brief ceremony. The 6-7 forward will enroll in classes and join the Wildcats men’s basketball program this coming fall after completing his senior year at Gates ... -
Clausen Named President of Daemen College (WKBW-TV Buffalo)
posted on June 8, 2011 at 09:12:25 pm
Former Vice President for Academic Affairs, becomes college's fifth President. -
Burke gets Daemon College Hall of Fame nod (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal)
posted on May 11, 2011 at 03:31:15 am
Lockport’s Bridgette Burke was inducted into the Daemen College Athletic Hall of Fame last week at their annual awards banquet. -
Sheehan honored at Daemen College (Greece Post)
posted on March 24, 2011 at 07:59:06 pm
The Greece Athena graduate was named to the All-Freshman team for basketball in the American Mideast Conference.
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